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Take the first step and get Jim’s book “You A Property Developer?”

https://youapropertydeveloper.com/

🏡 Finding land to build a house in the UK is easier than most people think — if you know where to look.The real problem?...
06/06/2026

🏡 Finding land to build a house in the UK is easier than most people think — if you know where to look.
The real problem? Most people are searching in all the wrong places.

If you want your project to be financially viable, you need to focus on off-market land. That’s where you avoid the competition, avoid the bidding wars, and avoid paying premium prices.

But this is only the first stage of the process — and it can be full of pitfalls if you don’t know what you’re doing.

In this video, I break down:
🔍 Why on-market plots rarely make sense
📍 How to find off-market land
📚 Two real case studies showing exactly how opportunities are created
🏗️ The strategy I developed after finding my first site back in 2005

Since 2003, I’ve been sourcing and developing sites using a clear, repeatable strategy — one I now teach to help others become successful developers too.

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNh6ABWRyQk
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💬 “How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?”It’s one of the most common questions in property forums — yet no o...
01/06/2026

💬 “How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?”

It’s one of the most common questions in property forums — yet no one can ever give a straight answer. And there’s a reason for that.

In this video, I break down why build costs are so hard to pin down, what most people get wrong, and how you can finally reach your own accurate number for your next development.

Drawing from my experience since 2003 — and finding my first development site in 2005 — I share the exact factors that influence build costs, including:

🏗️ What’s actually included in “build cost”
📋 Why knowing your costs upfront is critical
🏢 How project management affects your budget
📐 Design complexity
🎨 Internal & external finishes
…plus how to avoid the misleading figures you often see online.

📘 Get my book FREE: https://youapropertydeveloper.com
🌍 Looking for land? https://propertydevelopmentuk.com

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVXQB42hrE0&t=2s

💡 Learn how to value land for development — properly.If you’ve ever browsed land listings and thought, “Why is land so e...
31/05/2026

💡 Learn how to value land for development — properly.

If you’ve ever browsed land listings and thought, “Why is land so expensive?”… this video is for you. The truth is, you often don’t need to pay the advertised price — if you understand how land is actually valued.

Every day on Facebook, you see people comparing build costs per square foot/metre. But almost nobody realises they're asking the wrong question. Build costs vary — but the biggest factor that determines whether you make a profit is the price you pay for the land.

Get that wrong, and it doesn’t matter how well you negotiate with suppliers or contractors…
You already lost the most important negotiation.

In this video, I break down:
📍 A proper land valuation model
💷 Selling price, profit margin & build cost
🏗️ Why land is priced the way it is
🔥 How to work out what you should really pay
📋 Tools like the Plot Checklist to help avoid costly mistakes

With experience going back to 2003 — and finding my first development site in 2005 — I now teach the systems and strategy behind successful property development.

🎥 Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRU4ma98NFA&t=359s

🔥 What do you actually need to do to become a property developer?Whether you want to flip houses or build from the groun...
27/05/2026

🔥 What do you actually need to do to become a property developer?

Whether you want to flip houses or build from the ground up, this new video breaks down the exact steps, skills, and financial requirements to get started.

Inside, we cover:
✔️ Small vs. large-scale development
✔️ How to find profitable land deals 🏗️
✔️ Funding options — personal capital, investors & loans
✔️ The core skills every developer needs to succeed
✔️ Where to get the right training & support

If you're serious about getting into property development — and doing it profitably — this is the perfect place to start.

🎥 Watch now and begin your journey! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARAmVGG8Jx0

Join our training 👉
https://propertydevelopmentuk.com/

🚫 Ransom strips can kill your development deal — before it even starts.Many aspiring developers don’t even realise a ran...
23/05/2026

🚫 Ransom strips can kill your development deal — before it even starts.
Many aspiring developers don’t even realise a ransom strip is blocking access to the land they're trying to buy… until it’s too late.

In this new video, I reveal:
• What ransom strips are
• How they can destroy site viability
• Why a “bargain” plot may not be a bargain at all
• What you can actually do if a ransom strip is involved
• The process you must follow before committing to a site

It’s every developer’s nightmare:
You find the perfect plot at an unbelievable price… you act fast… the offer is accepted…
But did you just buy a major problem?

With experience dating back to 2003 — and having found my first development site in 2005 — I break down the exact due-diligence steps I use to avoid costly mistakes like this. These are the same systems I now teach inside my property development course.

🎥 Watch the full breakdown here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Z-cpjDYyc&t=100s

🔥 Want more tools?
📋 Plot Checklist
📘 Property Development Mastery Course

🛑 Are you overpaying for land?Most people are — and it’s killing their profits before the build even starts.In our lates...
18/05/2026

🛑 Are you overpaying for land?

Most people are — and it’s killing their profits before the build even starts.

In our latest training, we expose the real truth about land value and why estate agent estimates often mislead developers. If you want to protect your margins, you must understand how to value land the right way.

👷♂️ Whether you're new to development or already making deals, mastering land valuation is the #1 skill to avoid working for free.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• How to calculate land value using GDV
• Why emotional decisions ruin deals
• How to work backwards to find the real purchase price
• The classic beginner mistakes that cost £££
• PLUS: How to get your FREE copy of “You A Property Developer” 📘

🎥 Watch the full video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8Y8NTtun4

🚧 Property Developers — STOP assuming your site has utilities!Just because your plot sits near existing homes doesn’t me...
15/05/2026

🚧 Property Developers — STOP assuming your site has utilities!

Just because your plot sits near existing homes doesn’t mean it already has gas or the infrastructure you need. This is one of the biggest and costliest mistakes we see developers make.

In our latest video, we break down everything you MUST know about utility connections, with a special focus on gas supply — including availability checks, application tips, installation coordination, and alternatives if gas isn’t an option.

👉 Watch the full breakdown now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvfZu82JlVs

🏡 Finding land to build a house in the UK is easier than most people think — if you know where to look.The real problem?...
06/05/2026

🏡 Finding land to build a house in the UK is easier than most people think — if you know where to look.
The real problem? Most people are searching in all the wrong places.

If you want your project to be financially viable, you need to focus on off-market land. That’s where you avoid the competition, avoid the bidding wars, and avoid paying premium prices.

But this is only the first stage of the process — and it can be full of pitfalls if you don’t know what you’re doing.

In this video, I break down:
🔍 Why on-market plots rarely make sense
📍 How to find off-market land
📚 Two real case studies showing exactly how opportunities are created
🏗️ The strategy I developed after finding my first site back in 2005

Since 2003, I’ve been sourcing and developing sites using a clear, repeatable strategy — one I now teach to help others become successful developers too.

🎥 Watch the full video here:
[[link]]

💬 “How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?”It’s one of the most common questions in property forums — yet no o...
01/05/2026

💬 “How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?”

It’s one of the most common questions in property forums — yet no one can ever give a straight answer. And there’s a reason for that.

In this video, I break down why build costs are so hard to pin down, what most people get wrong, and how you can finally reach your own accurate number for your next development.

Drawing from my experience since 2003 — and finding my first development site in 2005 — I share the exact factors that influence build costs, including:

🏗️ What’s actually included in “build cost”
📋 Why knowing your costs upfront is critical
🏢 How project management affects your budget
📐 Design complexity
🎨 Internal & external finishes
…plus how to avoid the misleading figures you often see online.

📘 Get my book FREE: youapropertydeveloper.com
🌍 Looking for land? builditandprosper.com/property-development/mastery/programme

🎥 Watch the full video here:
[[link]]

🔥 What do you actually need to do to become a property developer?Whether you want to flip houses or build from the groun...
27/04/2026

🔥 What do you actually need to do to become a property developer?

Whether you want to flip houses or build from the ground up, this new video breaks down the exact steps, skills, and financial requirements to get started.

Inside, we cover:
✔️ Small vs. large-scale development
✔️ How to find profitable land deals 🏗️
✔️ Funding options — personal capital, investors & loans
✔️ The core skills every developer needs to succeed
✔️ Where to get the right training & support

If you're serious about getting into property development — and doing it profitably — this is the perfect place to start.

🎥 Watch now and begin your journey!
[[link]]

Join our training 👉
https://events.builditandprosper.com/become-a-property-developer

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